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Food Truck Market: ZIP 71355

Opportunity Score
27 / 100 Challenging
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and food truck competition.

Market Profile

ZIP 71355 is a car-dependent rural area — 2.1/20 on the EPA walkability index, 8.4 points below the national average. Population sits at 1,706. Street corners won't work here. Operators who survive in markets like this run catering contracts, brewery residencies, and corporate campus routes. Walk-up customers are a bonus, not a revenue plan.

Market Summary

ZIP 71355 is an rural area with low foot traffic. with a population of 1,706 and household incomes near the national median ($50,417).

Area Profile

1,706
Population
$50,417
Median Income
-32% vs. national
Rural
Area Type
2.1/20
Foot Traffic
Very Car-Dependent
Median Age: 47.8 — older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 12.6% — value-focused market, keep prices competitive.

Operating Costs

Local cost levels affect commissary kitchen rates, permits, and event vendor pricing.

$719
Median Gross Rent
$170 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$46 K deposits

What to Expect Here

Go Where the Crowd Is

Low walkability means foot traffic isn't your friend. Farmers markets, corporate campuses, breweries with food programs, and private events are your revenue base. Get on Roaming Hunger or a local catering platform before you open.

Data sources

U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits